About 1 in 4, or 61 million, U.S. adults reports having some form of a disability. Disability is part of the human experience, but sometimes people have a hard time talking about it candidly. The reality is, most people will experience a disability at some point in their life, or care for someone who does.
Lack of open and honest communication about how Disability Impacts us can lead to further isolation and increase negative mental health impacts.
Explore these resources to learn about how you can support your peers with disabilities, and advocate for inclusion in your day to day life.
Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
Disability Legal Rights Center:
Overview – Disability Rights Legal Center (thedrlc.org)
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/People-with-Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/features/mental-health-for-all.html
Olmstead Rights:
Disability Community Resource Center:
Understanding Disability: Book Reccomendations